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balance issues in elderly

5 techniques PTs use to treat balance issues in elderly patients

Balance issues put you at a high risk of falling, which leaves you susceptible to injury. Fortunately, physical therapy can teach you to manage your condition so you can live...

whole body vibration therapy

Whole body vibration therapy: 4 benefits it can have for you

Whole body vibration therapy is a method used during physical therapy and neurorehabilitation. During whole body vibration therapy, vibrations are emitted from a platform while a patient sits or stands...

thumb arthritis test

What a thumb arthritis test from a physical therapist may involve

Before experiencing hand or thumb arthritis, the use of the thumb is often taken for granted. Yet the thumb is one of the most useful joints, and we rely on...

traumatic upper extremity injuries

Ways PT can address your traumatic upper extremity injuries

Traumatic upper extremity injuries can be very painful. In addition to being painful, they can be a great hassle. We rely on our elbow, shoulder, and wrist health to perform...

pelvic floor physical therapy at home

4 things you can do at home to complement pelvic floor physical therapy

Physical therapy can help treat pelvic floor dysfunction by increasing strength and flexibility in the pelvic floor muscles. PT can improve posture and stability in the pelvis and reduce pain...

medial ankle pain

2 activities you should avoid with medial ankle pain

Medial ankle pain is pain felt on the inside of your ankle. It’s typically caused by some sort of rolling or twisting motion, and when left untreated this kind of...

shoulder popping no pain

Why turn to PT if you have shoulder popping but no pain?

Are you feeling concerned about your shoulder popping issue even though you aren’t experiencing any pain? Are you unsure if you should consult a doctor or physical therapist? Do you...

car accident face injuries

3 common car accident-related face injuries

Face injuries from a car accident are typically caused by impacting the steering wheel or other surface inside your vehicle. They can also be caused by an object that penetrates...

t-bone accident

3 ways physical therapy can help if you’re injured in a T-bone car accident

We’ve all seen it in an action movie. One car runs right into the side of another car, and the other car goes spinning away or smashes into another car...